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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 739.94 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 739.94 and 168.59 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 739.94 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/739.94 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 739.94 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 124,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,741.94/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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